Asia

Hoisin Barbecue Sauce

Recipe Notes

Yield: Makes 1 1/4 cups

Ingredients

3/4 cup hoisin sauce
2 tablespoons rice wine, sake, or dry sherry
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon Asian (dark) sesame oil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger
2 teaspoons minced scallion white

Recipe Steps

Step 1: Combine the hoisin sauce, rice wine, honey, soy sauce, sesame oil, cilantro, ginger, and scallion in a saucepan and gently simmer over medium-low heat until thickened and richly flavored, 4 to 6 minutes, stirring from time to time to prevent scorching.

Step 2: Let the sauce cool to room temperature before serving.